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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 2, Chapters 5 – 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the most dreaded day of the year for slaves?
(a) February 12.
(b) January 1.
(c) March 15.
(d) April 15.

2. What can Samuel read from in Chapter 9?
(a) Bible.
(b) Newspaper.
(c) Primers.
(d) Bulletins.

3. What is the year in Chapter 5?
(a) 1839.
(b) 1838.
(c) 1840.
(d) 1841.

4. In Chapter 8, who gets blamed for spilling water when there are guests for dinner?
(a) Robert.
(b) Jack.
(c) Mary.
(d) Lisbeth.

5. When is Elizabeth born?
(a) June 1, 1837.
(b) January 12, 1837.
(c) April 14, 1837.
(d) March 3, 1837.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old is Mattie's baby boy when Elizabeth is born?

2. What is Emmanuel's father's name?

3. How often does the clock in the parlor chime a short song?

4. Who is to watch Samuel while Mattie is gone?

5. What is the name of the river by the plantation?

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